Transporters seek redevelopment of Adgaon truck terminus before Kumbh Mela
A delegation of the association, led by its president PM Saini met NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri to put forward the demand.
They also urged Khatri to close the dog sterilisation centre at the truck terminus and provide all the facilities to the truckers there.
The civic chief assured that pending work of Adgaon truck terminus will be completed soon and the association's asks will be addressed positively. Until the completion, parking facilities will be created at the adjacent toll plaza location. She also promised regular water supply here and closure of the sterilisation centre within the truck terminal.
A committee will soon be formed to develop a truck terminus at closed toll plazas in the city, she said.
The existing terminal is located near Adgaon along the Mumbai-Agra national highway. According to NMC officials, it is spread over 60acres. Around three years ago, NMC also had plans to acquire an additional 15acres there for its expansion. NMC is also developing an electric bus depot on 5acres at the space in the truck terminal at Adgaon.
Hundreds of trucks passing through Nashik stop at the terminal to allow drivers and helpers to rest before resuming journey. The association has been demanding improvement in facilities at the terminal and wants NMC to develop guest houses, public toilets, drinking water and other amenities there.
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